'C. flammula L.' Clematis

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'C. flammula L.' clematis Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Sue Taylor

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Brennende Waldrebe
• C. recta subsp. flammula
• Clematis flammula L.
• Flammula
• Fragrant Virgins Bower

HMF Ratings:

17 favorite votes.

Origin:

Discovered by Unknown (Southern Europe) (France, before 1600).

Class:

Group 3, Late, Small-flowered, Species.

Bloom:

White. Strong fragrance. 4 petals. Average diameter 1.25". Single, clusters, star-shaped bloom form. Late summer to midautumn.

Habit:

Height: 10' to 14½' (305 to 440cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 8a and warmer. Best in a sunny location. For best scent plant in a sunny position. This plant blooms on the current season's growth. In early spring, cut back to just above the lowest set of healthy buds.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Diploid

Parentage:

If you know the parentage of this clematis, or other details, please contact us.

Notes:

Clematis flammula L. Sp. Pl. : 544 (1753)